Sentrum in Oslo, Norway — Northern Europe (a Nordic Country in Scandinavia)
Nytorvets Basar
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“New Square Bazaar”
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 8, 2024
1. Nytorvets Basar / “New Square Bazaar” Marker
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Opprinnelig slakterboder
Arkitekt
Jacob Wilhelm Nordan
Restaurert 1996
Begun 1876 as an extension of the square. Originally a butchers hall. Architect Jacob Wilhelm Nordan. Restored 1996.
Erected by Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.
Location. 59° 54.91′ N, 10° 44.905′ E. Marker is in Oslo. It is in Sentrum. It is on Youngstorget, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Youngstorget 6, Oslo 0179, Norway. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, on the Atlantic Arc, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, in Scandinavia, in the Nordic Countries, in the Schengen Area, and in the Western World.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Youngstorget / Youngs Square (a few steps from this marker); Hoved Politistasjon / Main Police Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Folkets Hus / “People’s House” (within shouting distance of this marker);
this page online
Also see . . . Nytorvets Basar (Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel, Norwegian).
Excerpt (in translation): Nytorvet (“New Square”) was laid out in 1852 and renamed in 1951 to Youngstorget (“Young’s Square”). The west side of the square towards Møllergata was for a long time like a steep and damp hillside, giving the square an unfinished appearance. The butchers' stalls around Vår Frelsers church soon proved to have too little capacity, and in December 1876 the municipality allocated money for a two-storey bazaar building with a total of 40 rooms, which was named Nytorvets Bazaar.
The May Day parade left the square for the first time in 1890, but the main event was first added here in 1956. Since then, the arcade on the second floor has served as the square's lectern...
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 8, 2024
2. Nytorvets Basar / “New Square Bazaar” Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here on the above-ground (or second) level of the bazaar. It isn’t easily seen from any real distance.
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Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 149 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 9, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
